The Haryana Government’s Testing Equipment Assistance Scheme (TES) gives Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state a 50% subsidy on the purchase of testing equipment, so they can check the quality of their raw material and finished products. The aim is ‘Zero Defect’ quality, so that small enterprises from Haryana can compete globally. This scheme is NOT for individuals — only for registered MSME units. This guide gives the eligibility, benefit, documents, full online application process, fees, status check and helpline — and, most importantly, the current status of all three versions of the scheme, because the old notification’s period has ended and the new 2026 policy continues the assistance.
Scheme at a Glance
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme name | Testing Equipment Assistance Scheme (TES) |
| State / level | Haryana / State scheme |
| Nodal department | Industries & Commerce Department, Haryana (Directorate of MSME / District MSME Centre) |
| Who it is for | Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) located in Haryana — an industrial unit, not an individual |
| Benefit | 50% subsidy on the purchase of new testing equipment |
| Maximum limit | Rs 25 lakh per year (as per the summary of the 2026 policy — see below); Rs 20 lakh/year in the 2021 notification; Rs 5 lakh/year in 2015 |
| How to apply | Online — Antyodaya SARAL portal / department web portal |
| Application fee | No fee (as per myScheme — government charges, service charges and Atal Seva Kendra charges are all ‘No Fee’) |
| Last date | No annual last date — the claim must be filed within 3 months of purchasing the equipment |
| Current status | HEEP 2020 version ended on 31.12.2025; assistance continues under the 2026 MSME Policy (check the latest guidelines from the District MSME Centre) |
Current Status — What Applies in 2026
The scheme has had three versions so far — and the subsidy cap is different in each. Understand which version applied when before you apply:
| Version | Notification | Subsidy | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| First (EPP 2015) | 29 January 2016 (No. 49/43/2015-4IB1) | 50%, maximum Rs 5 lakh per year | 15.08.2015 – 14.08.2020 (purchase after 14.08.2015 and before 14.08.2020) |
| Second (HEEP 2020) | 8 June 2021 (No. 25/05/2020-4IB-I) | 50%, maximum Rs 20 lakh per year | 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2025 (purchase on or after 01.01.2021 and before 31.12.2025) |
| Third (MSME Policy 2026) | 29 July 2026 (No. 02/04/2026-1IB-II) — Haryana Progressive MSME & Export Promotion Policy 2026 | 50%, up to Rs 25 lakh per year (as per the policy summary) | 5 years from the date of notification (around 29 July 2031) |
The most important point: the HEEP 2020 version’s period ended on 31 December 2025 — equipment bought after 31.12.2025 cannot be claimed under that notification. But the scheme has not closed — the Haryana Progressive MSME & Export Promotion Policy 2026, notified on 29 July 2026 (which replaces HEEP 2020 and the MSME Policy 2019), continues testing equipment assistance — 50% assistance, up to Rs 25 lakh per year, as per the policy summary. Note: the Rs 25 lakh figure comes from a summary (GDIMS) of the policy — the detailed scheme guideline under the 2026 policy has not been traced by us, so before buying equipment or applying, please confirm the latest guidelines in writing from your District MSME Centre / Directorate of MSME. The application procedure and documents in this guide follow the 8 June 2021 notification (the last fully notified version) — the 2026 guidelines may change them.
Problem on myScheme: the TES page on myScheme still shows the old Rs 5 lakh figure in the benefits section — that is from the 2015 version — while the eligibility section carries the 2021–2025 period. In other words, the myScheme page mixes two different versions. This guide gives all three versions’ figures separately, each with its own notification.
What Benefit You Get
The scheme gives a 50% subsidy on the cost of new testing equipment. The purpose is to help small units set up testing facilities for raw material and end products, so they achieve ‘Zero Defect’ quality and their products meet international standards.
- Subsidy: 50% of the equipment cost (excluding GST) — maximum limit by version: Rs 5 lakh/year in 2015, Rs 20 lakh/year in 2021, and up to Rs 25 lakh/year as per the summary of the 2026 policy.
- Quality improvement: help in setting up testing facilities for raw material and finished products, so products meet international standards.
- Infrastructure upgrade: help for resource-constrained small units to buy essential testing equipment.
Example (by calculation): if a unit buys new testing equipment worth Rs 40 lakh, 50% works out to Rs 20 lakh as subsidy — equal to the 2021 cap of Rs 20 lakh, and within the 2026 cap of Rs 25 lakh. If the equipment costs Rs 60 lakh, 50% would be Rs 30 lakh, but the subsidy would be limited to the cap (Rs 25 lakh in 2026). This is only an example — the final amount is decided by the department at the time of sanction, and GST is not counted in the subsidy (the 2021 notification says the equipment cost is ‘excluding GST’).
Note: the subsidy is only for new testing equipment — no subsidy on secondhand equipment. And the purchased equipment cannot be sold or removed for 5 years without the approval of the Competent Authority — the Joint Director / Deputy Director of the District MSME Centre inspects the unit every year to check that the equipment is intact.
Who Can Apply — Eligibility
As per the 8 June 2021 notification, the industrial unit must meet ALL of these conditions at the time of application:
- Enterprise registration: the unit should have filed the Udyam Registration Certificate (URC) and the Haryana Udhyam Memorandum (HUM) on the portal.
- Not on the restrictive list: the unit should not have been placed on the restrictive list notified by the State Government from time to time.
- NOC/CLU: NOC / Change of Land Use (CLU) from the competent authority, wherever applicable.
- In commercial production: the unit should be in commercial production.
- Still running at disbursement: the unit should be in regular production at the time of disbursement — a closed unit gets no subsidy.
- New equipment only: no subsidy on secondhand testing equipment; the equipment cannot be disposed of for 5 years without approval.
This scheme is not for individuals — myScheme also lists its beneficiary as ‘Business Entity’. Only MSME units located in Haryana are eligible.
MSME Definition — Micro, Small, Medium
The 2021 notification defines MSMEs as per the MSMED Act, 2006 (as amended by the Government of India from time to time):
| Category | Investment in plant & machinery / equipment | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | Not more than Rs 1 crore | Not more than Rs 5 crore |
| Small | Not more than Rs 10 crore | Not more than Rs 50 crore |
| Medium | Not more than Rs 50 crore | Not more than Rs 250 crore |
Note: the title of the 2021 notification says ‘Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises’ — so medium units are also eligible — although the objective part still says ‘Micro and Small’. Check your category as per your URC.
Documents Required
As per Annexure-I of the 2021 notification, these self-attested documents must be attached with the application:
- Copy of Udyam Registration Certificate (URC) and Haryana Udhyam Memorandum (HUM)
- Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership deed / Partnership registration / Co-operative society registration
- Board resolution / Power of attorney
- Copies of the purchase invoices of the equipment on which subsidy is claimed, and proof of payment made to the supplier
- CA certificate in respect of investment in plant & machinery (Annexure-II) — on CA letterhead, with UDIN
- Change of Land Use (CLU) / NOC from the competent authority, if applicable
- List of existing testing equipment, if any
- Copy of GST return / audited balance sheet for the last financial year
- Declaration — on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs 50, duly sworn before a Notary Public or First-Class Magistrate (as per the 2021 notification)
The application form (Annexure-I) also asks for: name of the applicant (authorised person of the unit), name-address-phone-email of the unit, registered office address, URC and HUM number and date, item of manufacture/processing, category of the unit (Micro/Small/Medium), details of the new equipment purchased (name, cost excluding GST, date of purchase, equipment serial number, and the tests to be conducted).
How to Apply Online
Applications are made online through the Antyodaya SARAL portal (saralharyana.gov.in). The process given on myScheme is:
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Antyodaya SARAL portal — saralharyana.gov.in.
Step 2: Click on ‘New User / Register Here’ and fill in your name, email ID, mobile number and password, then click ‘Submit’ (first-time applicants must register first).
Step 3: Verify with the OTP received on your email and mobile — or click the verification link sent to your email to activate the profile.
Step 4: Log in to the SARAL portal with your Login ID and password.
Step 5: Click on ‘Scheme/Services list’ — the list of schemes/services will appear.
Step 6: Search for ‘Testing Equipment Scheme’ in the list, click on it and choose ‘Apply for Service/Scheme’. (If the scheme name does not appear in the list, ask on the SARAL helpline 0172-3968400 — the service name or serial number is not given on myScheme.)
Step 7: Fill in all the details in the online application form, upload the documents and click ‘Submit’. Keep a printout of the Acknowledgement Receipt — it carries your Application Reference Number.
As per the 2021 notification, the claim in the prescribed form (Annexure-I), with the listed documents, is to be submitted to the Director / Director General, MSME, on the department’s web portal — within 3 months of the purchase of the equipment (or from the date of notification of the scheme, whichever is later). If you face difficulty applying online, you can take help at the nearest Saral Kendra / CSC / Atal Seva Kendra.
Time Limit to Apply and Condonation of Delay
The 3-month rule: if the enterprise does not submit its claim, complete in all respects, within three months of the purchase of the testing equipment, its entitlement is forfeited. So apply as soon as you have the bills and payment proof.
Deficiencies: the Joint Director / Deputy Director of the District MSME Centre examines the application — any deficiency is communicated in writing within 7 days, and the applicant gets 10 days to rectify it. If the deficiency is not removed in time, the claim is filed by the Competent Authority, with intimation by email.
Condonation of delay: the Director / Director General, MSME, can condone a delay of up to 3 months, and the Administrative Secretary, Industries & Commerce, up to 6 months — provided the reasons for late submission are supported by substantial evidence.
Sanction, Inspection and Payment
Scrutiny and inspection: the Joint Director / Deputy Director of the District MSME Centre examines the application and, after inspecting the unit, clearly recommends approval or rejection of the claim.
Sanctioning authority: the Additional Director, Industries & Commerce Department — the decision on sanction is taken within 30 days of completion of the claim.
| Task | Time limit (working days) |
|---|---|
| Letter of Approval | 30 days |
| Letter of Sanction | 7 days |
| Disbursement | 7 days |
Appeal: an appeal against an order of the Competent Authority lies with the Director / Director General, MSME, within 30 days of the communication of the order — their decision is final.
Penal action: if at any stage it is found that the assistance was claimed on wrong facts, the entire amount must be refunded with compound interest at 12% per annum, besides legal action, and the unit will be debarred from any incentives/assistance from the State Government. If the amount is not refunded, it is recovered as an arrear of land revenue.
Fees
Application fee: No fee. As per myScheme, the government charges, service charges and Atal Seva Kendra charges for this service are all ‘No Fee’. The cost of getting the CA certificate and the Rs 50 stamp-paper declaration is the applicant’s own. If you apply through a Saral Kendra / CSC, the centre’s service charge may apply separately — ask before applying.
How to Check Application Status, Helpline and Contacts
After submitting the application, you can track the status on the SARAL portal — as per myScheme:
1. From the portal: visit the SARAL status portal https://status.saralharyana.nic.in/ → select the department and service → enter your Application Reference ID → click ‘CHECK STATUS’.
2. By SMS: from your registered mobile number, send an SMS to 9954699899 — type: SARAL. From another number, type: SARAL<space>Application ID (example: SARAL HR-XXXXXXXX). Note: this number is the one given on this scheme’s myScheme page — it is different from the usual SARAL number 7738299899, so please verify it with the SARAL helpline before sending the SMS.
- SARAL helpline: 0172-3968400 — Email: [email protected]
- Department: Industries & Commerce Department, Haryana — Directorate of MSME; information and forms are also available from your District MSME Centre.
- Portals: investharyana.in and msme.haryana.gov.in
Please Note — Points That Could Not Be Verified
Every figure in this guide is taken from official sources (myScheme, Gazette notifications and the 2026 policy). Still, some important points could not be fully verified from any official source — we are not inventing them; please confirm them in writing from the Directorate of MSME / District MSME Centre before applying:
- The 2026 policy’s Rs 25 lakh cap — from a summary: the figure of 50% assistance up to Rs 25 lakh per year comes from a summary (GDIMS) of the 2026 policy. The Gazette notification of the policy (29 July 2026) has been found, but its annexure is a scanned image — we could not read its text. A separate detailed guideline for this scheme under the 2026 policy has also not been traced — eligibility, documents and the application route may change in 2026.
- HEEP 2020 version has ended: under the 2021 notification, equipment bought after 31.12.2025 cannot be claimed — that period has passed. Claims for equipment bought in 2026 will follow the 2026 policy’s guidelines.
- myScheme mixes two versions: its benefits section shows the old Rs 5 lakh (2015) figure while its eligibility section carries the 2021–2025 period — both cannot be right together. This guide gives all three versions separately.
- SARAL service name/serial not found: myScheme does not give the SARAL service name or serial number for this scheme — the guide says to search for ‘Testing Equipment Scheme’ in the service list; if it does not appear, ask the helpline.
- SMS number is different: the scheme’s page gives 9954699899 for status SMS, while the usual SARAL SMS number is 7738299899 — check with the helpline which number works for this service.
- DBT not confirmed: myScheme shows dbtScheme as ‘null’ for this scheme — it is not clearly stated whether the money comes by DBT or directly to the account.
- Wording difference on medium units: the title of the 2021 notification includes medium enterprises, but its objective part says ‘Micro and Small’ only — check your eligibility with the department.
- One portal did not open: at the time of our research, kms.saralharyana.nic.in (the Guideline-2 link) did not open — so that document could not be read. Whatever conditions and document list the SARAL form shows at the time of filling will be final.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much subsidy is given under the Testing Equipment Scheme?
50% of the cost of new testing equipment. The maximum cap has changed by version — Rs 5 lakh/year in 2015, Rs 20 lakh/year in 2021, and up to Rs 25 lakh/year as per the summary of the 2026 MSME Policy. Check the current cap with the District MSME Centre before applying.
2. Is this scheme running in November 2026?
Yes — but in a new form. The HEEP 2020 version ended on 31 December 2025. The Haryana Progressive MSME & Export Promotion Policy 2026, notified on 29 July 2026, continues testing equipment assistance (50%, up to Rs 25 lakh/year — as per the policy summary). Do get written confirmation from the District MSME Centre until the detailed guidelines are out.
3. Can an individual apply?
No. This scheme is only for registered MSME units located in Haryana — the unit must have a Udyam Registration Certificate (URC) and a Haryana Udhyam Memorandum (HUM).
4. Is subsidy available on secondhand testing equipment?
No. Subsidy is only for new equipment. The purchased equipment also cannot be sold or removed for 5 years without the approval of the Competent Authority — an inspection is done every year.
5. By when must I apply?
The complete claim must be submitted within 3 months of purchasing the equipment — otherwise the entitlement is forfeited. The Director General, MSME, can condone a delay of up to 3 months and the Administrative Secretary up to 6 months, for solid reasons.
6. What is the application fee?
No fee — as per myScheme, the government charges, service charges and Atal Seva Kendra charges are all ‘No Fee’. The CA certificate and stamp-paper declaration cost extra and are borne by the applicant.
7. Why does myScheme show Rs 5 lakh?
That is the figure from the first (2015) version. The myScheme page shows the old figure in benefits and the 2021–2025 period in eligibility — they belong to different versions. Read the ‘Current Status’ section above for the correct figures.
8. How long does it take to get the subsidy?
As per the service delivery timeline of the 2021 notification — Letter of Approval 30 working days, Letter of Sanction 7 days, Disbursement 7 days. The timeline may change in the 2026 guidelines.
Disclaimer: This information is prepared on 9 November 2026 from myScheme (myscheme.gov.in), the Haryana Government Gazette notifications of 29 January 2016 and 8 June 2021, the MSME Policy 2026 notification of 29 July 2026 and a summary of the policy. The subsidy cap has changed by version — please confirm the latest guidelines in writing from the Directorate of MSME / District MSME Centre (0172-3968400, [email protected]) before applying. If the rules change, the Department’s notice will apply.
Official links: myScheme — https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/tes | 2021 notification — https://haryanaindustries.gov.in/themes/backend/uploads/Acts/Testing%20Equipment%20Assistance%20Scheme.pdf | 2015 notification — https://investharyana.in/content/pdfs/Testing_equipment_assistance_Scheme-2015.pdf | MSME Policy 2026 — https://msme.haryana.gov.in/haryana-progressive-msme-export-promotion-policy-2026/ | SARAL portal — https://saralharyana.gov.in/ | Status check — https://status.saralharyana.nic.in/
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